SS1 First Term Geography Lesson Note – Local Government

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WEEK 2                                                                                  

TOPIC: Local Government

CONTENT:

1. LGA Headquarters
2. Locational Relationship
3. Physical characteristics
4. Economic activities
5. States and their capitals.

SUB-TOPIC 1: Local Government Headquarters

A local government area is formed by the combination of several towns and villages with similar physical and cultural features. Local government areas serve as third tier or level of government in Nigeria. There are 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Each of them has its administrative headquarters.

Activities: Students should try with the help of teacher to name the local government areas in their state, their headquarters and their locational relationship. The map of the state showing the local government areas is required.

Evaluation.

1. What is local government area?
2. How many L G A are in Nigeria?
3. Mention five L G A in your state and their headquarters.

SUB-TOPIC 2: Locational Relationship

The relationship between one local government to the other can be determined with the use of cardinal points or compass points which enables us to locate the position of one point from another. See the explanation above.

Evaluation:

1. Describe the location of at least five L G A in your state.

SUB-TOPIC 3: Physical Characteristics

The physical characteristics that may be found in local government area are: mountains or hills, valleys, plains, drainage, vegetation, climate etc.

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